John Kenneth Laberge

1925 - 2017

BORN

1925

DIED

2017

John Laberge Obituary

September 14, 1925 - March 24, 2017 John Laberge, age 91, was born in Cleveland, OH, to Joseph Laberge and Marie Porter, and died peacefully at UCI Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his brother Leslie, sister Dorothy, stepson Bobby, and son-in-law Monty. He is survived by his loving family: wife Teresa; daughters of 1st marriage Lorrie, Lisa, & Renee; stepdaughters Patty & Roberta; 8 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. John served in the US Navy, worked in the food industry, retired to Borrego Springs, and spent his last 7 years being cared for with his wife, after a major car accident, by Patty and family in Costa Mesa, CA. John was a great storyteller, an avid golfer, an excellent cook, and a lover of books, good wine, and delicious chocolate. He will be greatly missed. A Celebration of Life will be held April 22nd at 2:00 pm at Victory Outreach Church, 7021 Greenleaf Ave., Whittier, CA 90601.

Published by Los Angeles Times from Mar. 29 to Apr. 1, 2017.
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Nice man.ALWAYS ENJOYED TALKING TO JOHN Miss seeing himAround Borrego.Hi to Teresa and Patty.So sorry for your loss.Love Ellen Willey

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